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Brick Builders Draw and Write: Maps, Stories & More
Completed by 3 learners
Ages 5-9
Self-Paced Class
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Number of reviews:(312 reviews)
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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In this self paced class, we will explore different ways to use brick builds as inspiration for drawing/writing. The overarching goal of the class is to get learners excited about putting their ideas down on paper. This class is taught entirely through videos, so you can complete it on your own time and at your own pace. There are no live class meetings. The class includes 4 video lessons. In each video, I will share a build and then model how I used that build as inspiration for the writing/drawing activity. I model using both drawing and writing in each activity so that learners can adapt the activity to their current literacy levels. I intentionally provide simple instructions and a basic format to get learners started and leave lots of room for each child to create, innovate and imagine. The way each learner engages with the activities in this class will depend on their stage of literacy development (they may be drawing, writing letters, words, and/or writing sentences). The class is designed to support the child in their current stage of literacy development, encourage them to try out new ideas, and of course, have lots of fun! Lesson 1: Turn a build into a story Lesson 2: Build inspired map-making Lesson 3: Plans for a future build Lesson 4: Turn a build into a game Although this class is completed on your own time, learners can still share their ideas and questions with me by uploading a photo, writing a comment, or using the Outschool platform to record a video message. I will respond personally to all work that is shared with me during the class. Let's get ready to build, draw, write and have lots of fun!
Learning Goals
The goal of this class is to explore different ways to connect building with reasons to write/draw and to get learners excited about putting their ideas down on paper.Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Turn a build into a comic strip style story
One of the best things about building is how it gets our imagination going. In this lesson we will turn our builds into short comic strip style stories.
In the video lesson:
- I will share my build and the start of a simple comic-strip style story that goes with it.
- I will explain the basics of creating a simple comic and then invite learners to use their builds to create a comic of their own. Lesson 2:
Build inspired map-making
Have you ever made a map for one of your builds? In this lesson, we will think of the places connected to our builds and become map-makers!
In the video lesson:
- I will share my build and show the start of a homemade map that goes with it.
- I will explain the basics of creating a map and then invite learners to use their builds to create maps of their own. Lesson 3:
Plans for a future build
There are always more things to build out of bricks! In this lesson we will make a plan for a future build.
In the video lesson:
- I will share my build and the plan that I created to build it.
- I will explain the basics of creating a plan for a future build and then invite learners to create a plan for their next build. Lesson 4:
Turn a build into a game
Our final lesson combines building with games!
In the video lesson:
- I will share my build and the start of a simple homemade board game to go with it.
- I will explain some of the basics of creating a simple board game and then invite learners to use their builds to create a game of their own. Other Details
Supply List
Building materials, paper and something to write/draw with (pencils/crayons and/or markers).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master’s Degree in Education from Portland State University
I have a Masters in early childhood and inclusive education with an emphasis on literacy. I have been an educator for over 20 years and am passionate about teaching literacy skills that support a lifelong love of reading and writing. I see all children as capable individuals who are motivated to learn when their interests are honored and they are encouraged to make their own discoveries. Reviews
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